【NEW】

The event will be livestreamed from the Tokyo venue, with participants in the US, the UAE, Indonesia, Oman, Cambodia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Brazil and Vietnam connected online. India and the Philippines are also scheduled to participate this year as observers. Children from countries all around the world will be joining in at the same time through the Internet, despite their different locations. New discoveries and resolutions will be created through exchanges in real-time communication between the participating countries. Get ready to enjoy a Global Summit produced by Panasonic and the participants!

▼Time and date
9:00 p.m.- 10:40 p.m. (JST) on Saturday, October 21, 2023
*You will be able to view a live stream of the summit on the day of the summit.

▼Participating countries
Brazil, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, State of Kuwait, Sultanate of Oman, United Arab Emirates, United States, Vietnam *Presented in alphabetical order
*The Philippines and India will participate as observers.

What kinds of hardships does a young boy with a visual impairment experience on a daily basis? One day during PE class, his classmates decide to put themselves in his shoes by playing rattle ball while blindfolded, relying only on sound. What is the sensation they experience for the first time as they play?

This is the tale of a girl who does not appreciate what she has and takes everything for granted. She grew up spoiled and is full of discontent with her father. One day, however, she discovers her father has a secret. What does she do? This story depicts the importance of having people around you who are always there to support you.

While eating a meal containing bamboo, a girl talks with her mother about the features of bamboo and the origin of the word “bamboo.” She then realizes that bamboo is used everywhere in our daily lives, even in the most casual of ways.

Why is it raining in a season when it is not supposed to rain? After finding out about climate change, a young boy decides to go out with his precious pocket money to see what he can do to help. What did he go to buy?

This work begins with a survey of what images modern elementary school students have of public restrooms. Unfortunately, the results showed that students only have negative images of public restrooms, such as that they are “dirty,” “dark,” and “scary.” What did the team learn through this project to change these negative perceptions of public restrooms to positive ones and make them more accessible to everyone?

This is a paper cutout work in which no plastic material appears. The children were made aware once again of the fact that the things people use flow from the rivers around them to the sea, and eventually become a large mass of garbage. What can we do now to change the future?

The Pink Tax is a term referring to a tax levied on any items targeted specifically at women, such as feminine hygiene products. Are taxes imposed on things that are necessary only for women an obstacle to gender equality? This is the point of view of the discussion.

The main character is a girl named Goldy, a 1st-grade student who is always quiet, shy, and hesitant to interact with others. When she gets invited to a birthday party for a new classmate, she is a bundle of nerves. Will Goldy be able to get along with her friends on the day of the party?

The woman in this story is a gardener. Her life is spent protecting nature and watering her plants. However, a series of people show up who are bent on destroying the nature she cares so much about...

The main character in this film has an alcoholic in the family, who before long starts having a bad influence on the people around them. The film examines the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption and the kinds of behavior family members and friends of those suffering from alcoholism may show.

Some students search for things they can do themselves to help reduce environmental pollution. As a result of numerous trials and errors, the campaign they create attracts the attention of many people, and the circle of their activities begins to spread rapidly.

Have you heard of an environmentally friendly product called “rice straws?” Through interviews with cafes that use rice straws and a company manufacturing those straws, the students explore the hidden potential of rice straws not only to address environmental issues, but also to reduce food loss and create jobs.

Agriculture is undergoing modernization and rationalization in pursuit of uniform flavor and production efficiency. However, there are still farmers who are preserving the taste of traditional vegetables in their local communities. Despite their unique shapes and flavors that make them so appealing, the world of traditional vegetables is facing a crisis of survival due to the difficulties of cultivation. What did the students learn when they actually grew and cooked the vegetables for themselves?

Some girls who live in a beach town witness firsthand how much plastic waste is thrown away on the beach every year. Realizing the negative impact plastic has on the environment and living creatures, they came up with the idea of a project to reduce the use of disposable plastic bottles by making and selling reusable water bottles.

The story revolves around a father who acts violently against his wife. When his son calls out “Daddy!”, he recalls a sad memory from his childhood. The instant his mind travels back to his past, he realizes the true meaning of happiness.